William M. Gladson, 94 of Urbana, passed away Wednesday February 16, 2022 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.  Bill was born at Burnham Hospital, Champaign on January 1, 1928, the son of Mason and Helen (Weeks) Gladson.  He married Marilyn Trimmell on November 24, 1949 at Muncie.  She preceded him in death September 25, 2014.

He is survived by a son, Steve Gladson (Patsy) of Carmel, Indiana,  a daughter, Janet Cormier (Ray) of Waterloo, Illinois, grandchildren, Crystal Palmer (Tanya) of Spokane, Washington, Elizabeth McCrea (Stephen) of Schererville, Indiana, Emily Gladson of Indianapolis, Indiana, Michelle Duncan (Mike) of Waterloo, Illinois,  Matthew Cormier (Elizabeth) of Gilbert, Arizona, Laura Ottens (Brandon) of Waterloo, Illinois, great grandchildren, Nora and Brendan Duncan, Rylen, Brody, Addison, Brycen and Jace Palmer, Ava Cormier, Benjamin, Caleb and Aaron McCrea.

Bill is a graduate of Urbana High School and served in the Army during WWII as a truck driver and was later military police.  After discharge, he worked at Clifford-Jacobs Company for 42 years as a machinist and later worked in quality control.  He was a member since age 17 at Grace United Methodist Church, Urbana, which is now Quest Church: A Community of Grace.  He was an avid Cubs and Illini Fan.  He loved dogs and liked to visit the Champaign County Humane Society.

Funeral services will be on Monday, February 21 at 11:00 a.m. with visitation 1 hour prior to services at Quest Grace Church, 2004 Philo Road, Urbana, Illinois 61802. Rev. Casey Taylor will officiate.  Private family committal will be at Stearns Cemetery, Fithian.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Champaign County Humane Society.

Condolences may be offered at www.renner-wikoffchapel.com